The College Sports Journal

Covering All College Sports Since 2012

Eastern Kentucky 49, Western Carolina 17

Richmond, Ky. – Western Carolina’s defense forced four turnovers including a 54-yard scoop-and-score by Ricky Palao on a fumble recovery as the Catamounts rallied from an early deficit to lead 10-7 midway through the second quarter. However, Eastern Kentucky, which was playing its ninth game of the season, used big plays and a 28-point fourth quarter to pull.